Ferndale Police warn businesses of phone scammer

A man is conducting a phone scam towards businesses in the area of Ferndale, police report.

WXYZ reports that the man comes into businesses, asks to use a phone to call a tow truck and then forwards the business’ number to another phone line so he can place overseas calls. The business is then charged for the overseas calls.

The man is described as a white man in his 30s with a cut on his right eyebrow.

Anyone with information is asked to call Ferndale Police at 248-541-3650.